Celebrating Ines' glovey style in Canada!

New Year's Eve was a huge success in Canada, with parties rocking each province and territory. Both Toronto and beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario, boasted huge celebrations with some very special guests, including Ines Gloves!

 ~ Canadian singer Lights took centre stage in the heart of Toronto, Ontario, to celebrate New Year's Eve with a pair of my where are my fingers gloves. 

 ~ Australian-born country singer Keith Urban headlined the New Year's Eve special in Niagara Falls, Ontario, and even invited a special guest to the stage... his wife, actress Nicole Kidman! Though he wasn't wearing leather gloves, Keith dressed up the stage in a beautiful leather jacket and fingerless gloves.  

Get well wishes to a fellow leather lover

One of Canada's premiere rocker chicks and leather lovers, Avril Lavigne, recently tweeted a cryptic message to a Twitter fan, stating that she has been absent from the music scene due to medical issues and is asking her fans for support and prayers. I thought it appropriate to show our support of a fellow Canadian by paying homage to her support of Ines Gloves!

~ Avril is no stranger to leather, and frequently indulges in fingerless leather gloves, such as my glossy fashion fingerless driving gloves, worn during a recent concert.  

 ~ Avril plays peek-a-boo with a pair of my where are my fingers gloves at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.  

 ~ Oh, la la, indeed! Only Avril has the unique ability to blend elegance and casual fashion with a pair of my sensual oh-la-la leg gloves, a long t-shirt, and sneakers. 

Thank you, Avril, for lending your support to leather gloves and bringing your unique rocker chic fashion to light. We wish you all the very best and hope to see you on stage very soon...

Ines spotlight on Canadian designers - Denis Gagnon

We all love leather, and because of this, we love fashion designers who love leather. Enter Canadian designer Denis Gagnon, a Quebec, Canada native who uses his stylish collections to indulge in his preferred fetish material... leather!

Denis' creative artistry originally manifested itself in making costumes for theatre troupes. Then, in 2000, he debuted his first solo collection to a huge response.

Denis is known worldwide for his couture approach to using leather in his designs. His pieces are themselves works of art, made from the combination of precision and style. In the photograph above, you are seeing a first glimpse of Denis Gagnon's fall/ winter collection for this coming season. The model seems to be celebrating by wearing gloves very similar to my where are my fingers gloves! These unique gloves will make a unique addition to any fall ensemble.

What an elegant use of leather! A slightly oversized bolero-like leather jacket with beautiful long sensual past elbow gloves. Wearing shorter sleeves like this will definitely work to show off your fantastic gloves...

Leather is still going strong in the fashion world, and shows no signs of disappearing. Make leather accessories part of your daily ensemble, as they are both practical and very fashionable!

Adam Lambert loves fingerless gloves!

American Idol finalist Adam Lambert has achieved major success with his unique brand of music and accompanying fashion sense. My most favourite moment, however, is when I happened to catch Adam wearing a pair of Ines' my where are my fingers gloves in my nights black!

It takes a very strong sense of individuality to wear such distinctive gloves, and Adam Lambert rocks them to a tee...

If you missed Adam when he performed at Toronto, Ontario, Canada's Air Canada Centre this past July, not to worry... you can mirror his fetching look with Ines Gloves!

Canadian Kim Cattrall looks breezy in fingerless leather gloves...

In the process of promoting her new television series Sensitive Skin, British Columbia-born Kim Cattrall shines in Ines leather...

Enjoying the sunshine of Cannes, Kim re-creates the green goddess look in a sea-green dress and a pair of my where are my fingers gloves. Use these unique gloves in the summer for some much-needed glove love, or when you want to show a little extra bling!

Ines' 10 best compilations from Toronto Fashion Week: flashy & fingerless!

Toronto Fashion Week 2014 was a spectacular success, and represented a showcase of Canadian designer talent. This year, all things uniquely Canadian were featured: quilted fabrics, rich shades, fur, and leather.

Though all designers are to be commended for their creativity, a few looks stood out as being best paired with a pair of Ines Gloves... stay tuned!

It's a combination of edgy chic and feminine elegance from the creative design team of Beaufille. Chloe and Parris Gordon use the soft texture of this rust fabric to offset its rocker chic silhouette.

In keeping with the uniqueness of this Beaufille ensemble, use a pair of my where are my fingers gloves to show your edgy side!

Ines' 5 days of fashion at Toronto Fashion Week: Day Two

Day Two of Toronto Fashion Week revealed boho chic, minimalism, the classics, and a splash of color...

Boho chic was back on the Canadian runways as part of designer Laura Siegel's collection of beautifully draped and easy-to-wear silhouetted pieces. To channel the bohemian inside you, pair a colorful pair of my where are my fingers gloves with a neutral colors and natural fabrics (silk, linen, cotton, etc).

The days of complication in fashion are officially over. Canadian designers are introducing a move to a simpler time, with classic, clean looks that look stunning and maintain an air of timeless elegance. My short every day glace gloves reflect this simplicity in elegance, when less is definitely more.

And even though a neutral color palette ruled day two of Toronto Fashion Week, every now and then a little splash of color happened by. Use Ines Gloves to add color to a neutral ensemble wth a wide variety of brilliant colors available.

Ines spotlight on Canadian designers: Jason Meyers

Jason Meyers is an incredibly talented designer originally from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and he was the first Canadian designer to bring Ines Gloves to the Canadian catwalks at Toronto Fashion Week in 2010!

 ~ My fashion half scoop gloves make their Canadian runway debut in my night black. 

 

First debuted in 2006, Jason's first collection was based upon the tuxedo design, specifically for professional women with a love of beautiful things. In other words, glamorous clothing that inspires confidence. 

Jason also made a name for himself by finishing among the top 3 finalists on Canada's Project Runway (season 2)! Because of his talent, skill, and dedication to the art of design, Jason has definitely made a name for himself not only in Canada, but all over the world. His designs are recognized for their detailed tailoring, garment structure, and timeless yet edgy fashions. 

Jason's inspiration is derived from architecture, art, music, and female confidence. The result? Elegant haute couture with street-smart appeal. 

Take a look at Ines Gloves' appearance at Toronto Fashion Week 2010:

 ~ the light, pastel colors of this Jason Meyers dress is complemented by my fashion half scoop gloves in my apple green. 

 ~ an interesting way to wear my where are my fingers gloves! These gloves are designed to be like a second skin, but can easily be scrunched toward the wrist for a new look. 

Unique leather artistry hits Vancouver's Xixo Apparel

We all know that leather fashion is huge, and it is because of the unique style brought about by leather that Vancouver-based clothing retailer XiXo Apparel has decided to invest in Cuadra leather products.

Carlos and Mar Ramirez are the husband-and-wife owners of Xixo (pronounced "shee-sho" Apparel, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Meaning "well done" in the native Aztec language of Nahuatl, it is perhaps an understatement, considering the superior quality of the products they carry. Similar to Ines Gloves, Xixo Apparel is known for its unique leather artistry and design.

The brand name of Cuadra was originally founded in Mexico by Augustin Cuadra 22 years ago, but Xixo Apparel is the first Canadian distributor of their leather products. And just like Ines van den Born of Ines Gloves, each article created for the Cuadra line is completely handmade with painstaking detail. This means that each Cuadra piece and each Ines glove is made entirely exclusively - each piece is like no other of its kind.

The fashions of the Cuadra line pair beautifully with the artistry of Ines Gloves...

Handmade genuine leather boots, jackets, and vests... the perfect match for my where are my fingers gloves for her and my man black driving gloves for him. Style for style...

The elbow-length sleeves of this sheer top demand an artistic Ines glove to complement the beautiful embroidery of the Cuadra leather bag and belt. Might I suggest the elegant my pearl shorty gloves? Entirely visible at the wrist, the sweet pearl matches the delicacy of the handbag embroidery. A perfect match!

This brown is such a warm, comforting color... why not wear your Cuadra leather jacket with a pair of my short every day glace gloves or my man silk lined elk leather gloves.

With Cuadra, you have already treated yourself to something beautiful... why not treat yourself to something elegant with Ines Gloves?

Leather trends for fall 2013 - an overview of what's to come!

As much as I don't like to admit it, the cool gusts of autumn are starting to blow in. Fortunately with that comes the ability to dust off your leather gloves, hats, jackets, and pants! Before heading out to watch the leaves change color, take a look at the latest and newest fashion trends for fall...

Once again, leather remains huge on the runways and in the minds of our favorite fashion designers. This season, leather has become more than simply accessories - gloves remain very much a large part of our fall wardrobe, but they are now accompanied by pants, skirts, and vintage-style jackets.

~ popular design label Mulberry has decided to make leather their go-to material for fall.  

Feel free to dress head-to-toe in leather! If you dare to do this, be careful not to mix too many colors. The model pictured above looks beautiful in cranberry leather, which includes a pair of my sensual past elbow gloves in my wine. Wearing long gloves in this way will give you an accessory to show off once you remove your coat! Delightful!

We all have leather accessories in our closets - gloves, boots, and the staple leather coat. However, designers have really capitalized on the total leather look for fall...

~ Chanel looks very cozy in a fashionable pleated leather skirt, offset by icy white my where are my fingers gloves.

We have lots of new trends in store, so stay tuned for future posts that explore each new leathery trend in detail.

Ines spotlight on Canadian designers - Denis Gagnon

We all love leather, and because of this, we love fashion designers who love leather. Enter Canadian designer Denis Gagnon, a Quebec, Canada native who uses his stylish collections to indulge in his preferred fetish material... leather!

Denis' creative artistry originally manifested itself in making costumes for theatre troupes. Then, in 2000, he debuted his first solo collection to a huge response.

Denis is known worldwide for his couture approach to using leather in his designs. His pieces are themselves works of art, made from the combination of precision and style. In the photograph above, you are seeing a first glimpse of Denis Gagnon's fall/ winter collection for this coming season. The model seems to be celebrating by wearing gloves very similar to my where are my fingers gloves! These unique gloves will make a unique addition to any fall ensemble.

What an elegant use of leather! A slightly oversized bolero-like leather jacket with beautiful long sensual past elbow gloves. Wearing shorter sleeves like this will definitely work to show off your fantastic gloves...

Leather is still going strong in the fashion world, and shows no signs of disappearing. Make leather accessories part of your daily ensemble, as they are both practical and very fashionable!

Bella loves my where are my fingers gloves in Chanel!

Kristen Stewart (of Twilight fame) made an appearance at the Paris Haute Couture fall fashion show wearing a very unique pair of fingerless gloves rather similar to Ines' my where are my fingers gloves...

Simply stunning! If you would like to re-create Bella's look, Ines provides 2 delightful glovey choices: my where are my fingers gloves (12-inch length) or cut it shorter with my fingerless half scoop leather gloves.

With Ines, there is a glove for every occasion...

Ines gloves in history: the symbolism of my where are my fingers gloves

Throughout history, gloves have meant much more than an article of clothing or a means of keeping your hands warm.

Up until the early 20th century, long sleeves (such as those worn above) functioned as "gloves" to keep the hands warm in many cultures... very similar to Ines' my where are my fingers gloves!

Sleeves were also used to protect the hands when carrying hot pots...

So, the next time you have a dinner party and need to take that hot roasting pan out of the oven, I probably wouldn't recommend using my where are my fingers gloves... perhaps simply stick to using oven mitts and save your Ines gloves for making a fashion statement instead of a baking statement!